Ted Long (ice hockey)
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Born
January 26, 1955
Woodstock, Ontario, Canada
Height
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
| Ted Long | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
January 26, 1955 Woodstock, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence / Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Cincinnati Stingers | ||
| NHL draft |
78th overall, 1975 Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| WHA draft |
53rd overall, 1975 Winnipeg Jets | ||
| Playing career | 1976–1980 | ||
Edward "Ted" Long (born January 26, 1955) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and left winger who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA).[1]
Long was born in Woodstock, Ontario. He played junior hockey with the Hamilton Red Wings, Niagara Falls Flyers, and Hamilton Fincups.[2]
Career
Drafted in the fifth round of the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Long opted to play in the WHA after being selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the fourth round of the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft.[1] He played in one game for the Cincinnati Stingers during the 1976–77 WHA season.[3] Long played for the Hampton Gulls and Woodstock Royals before retiring at the end of the 1979–1980 season.
